The Encino, California Bankruptcy Lawyers of
Hagen & Hagen
Protecting Consumers from Financial Ruin
California bankruptcy law protects consumers from financial ruin and the potential to be abused by outstanding creditors. By allowing consumers to have their qualifying debts eliminated, bankruptcy is a federal process which offers all Americans a second chance at controlling their debt. The California Bankruptcy attorneys of Hagen & Hagen recognize that financial hardships can happen to anyone, and consumers who fall into this category sometimes do not have the ability to comply with creditors' repayment demands. The Hagen & Hagen California bankruptcy lawyers make sure that every case is appropriate for the type of bankruptcy relief requested, specializing within the following areas:
- New Bankruptcy Laws
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 11
- Debt Consolidation
- Assignments for Creditors' Benefit
- Debtor/Creditor Rights and Remedies
Financial problems can be deeply disturbing and extremely stressful. You should not feel alone if you are embarrassed about considering bankruptcy. It is only natural that you would prefer to pay your bills, but bankruptcy may be your best option if you are not able to pay all of your debt. When you're filing a bankruptcy, it is critical to understand your legal rights. The Encino, California bankruptcy lawyers of Hagen & Hagen meet with every client for the free initial consultation to determine the best course of action possible.
As of October 17, 2005, the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act took effect, enforcing tougher restrictions on clients trying to file under Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Hagen & Hagen will advise you of your legal rights as these new bankruptcy laws enter their infancy stages, and will fight to keep your bankruptcy rights protected in the future.
California bankruptcy law is a unique type of law based on forgiveness rather than punishment. The California debt consolidation lawyers of Hagen & Hagen use bankruptcy laws to assist you when your only way out of financial hardship is the cancellation of debt. The Encino debt-relief attorneys of Hagen & Hagen have the necessary experience to determine the qualifications you must meet in order to file for bankruptcy.
Attorney Earle Hagen formed the Law Offices of Earle Hagen in 1970; his son David S. Hagen joined the firm in 1984, subsequently leaving to establish his own practice in 1996. In 1986, his son Jeffrey Hagen joined the firm as a paralegal, becoming an attorney/partner in 1990. Rina Dolmayan joined the firm in 2004.
"Both Jeffrey Hagen and Earle Hagen are specialists in bankruptcy law certified by the State Bar of California and Jeffrey Hagen is also a specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law certified by the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification.
I believe that once we are contacted, a client will retain us because of the personal attention we provide our clients. We spend more time with prospective clients than do other firms and we provide clients with an analysis of their financial circumstances; we explain the advantages and disadvantages of bankruptcy, we explain the differences between the chapters, we provide written recommendations as to how to proceed and we provide a firm quote for our services."
-Jeffrey Hagen, Partner
If you or someone you know in Encino, California, or within the Central District of California (which includes the counties of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino), needs debt consolidation legal counsel or the assistance of an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, contact the attorneys of Hagen & Hagen today, at 866-787-7027, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a consultation with an experienced Encino, California debt-relief lawyer.
